Statewide security alert sounded in Jharkhand

In view of the apprehension of violent incident after Friday prayers in the state capital Ranchi , the Police Headquarters has alerted the SPs of all the districts including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad. There was an incident of stone pelting and arson during the protest on June 10 after Friday prayers in Ranchi's Main Road. It is apprehended that anti social elements may carry out some unpleasant incidents after Friday prayers in different districts. The security has been beefed up at religious places located at sensitive places in various districts including state capital Ranchi . Police Headquarters has also directed to keep surveillance through CCTV. Police Headquarters has provided more than 5,000 additional forces to the districts to deal with the problem of law and order. In Ranchi eight IPS,officer six DSP, 10 inspectors, 60 sub-inspectors, two company riffs, a tear gas squad, besides 2500 armed police forces have been deputed to maintain law and order .

Section 144 will remain in force in the six police stations of Ranchi, Daily Market, Kotwali, Hindpiri, Doranda, Lower Bazar and Chutia police station area till further orders. DC Chhaviranjan said that people living in these areas can go out of the house for the purchase of essential goods between 12 noon and 5 pm, but their number will not be more than four together. DC has made it clear that strict action will be taken against those who violate the prohibitory orders . He said that the situation in the state capital Ranchi is under control. But uneasy calm prevails in Ranchi amidst tight security arrangements and intense pettrolling by the securiry forces.

 Meanwhile the accused who fired at Police on 10th June at Ranchi during violent procession has been has been identified . The police has also obtained the photograph of the youth. Although the police have not officially disclosed the name and address of the youth. Police has started raids in search of the accused.